Probation Officer 1 - General Sessions Court Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4136206) Apply  Probation Officer 1 - General Sessions Court Salary $50,646.98 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full-Time Non Civil Service Job Number GSC06738 Department General Sessions Court Opening Date 03/05/2025 Closing Date 3/19/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description This is a Non-Civil Service position located in the General Sessions Court. The Probation Officer 1 supervises a caseload of adult misdemeanant offenders under the jurisdiction of the General Sessions Court. Typical Duties + Perform Intake and Case Management in compliance with the most current General Sessions Court Probation Department policy manual. + Create and maintain accurate/up-to-date information in the department’s database. + Monitor probationer's compliance with court-ordered conditions. + Assist probationers with employment, financial, and/or vocational training. + Prepare reports as required by the Director, Supervisor, or the court. + Attend court as scheduled or otherwise requested by the Director, Supervisor, or Judge. + Prepare probation violations for non-compliance. + Make referrals, monitor attendance, and receive verification of the completion of court-ordered programs. + Thoroughly review cases to ensure that jurisdiction is not lost. + Report to the court any non-compliance, completion of programs, and/or recommended conditions. + Respond to all calls and emails in a timely manner. + Monitor probationer’s participation in the drug testing program which include holding probationers accountable for call-in and testing requirements. + Comply with all procedures and policies as outlined in the General Sessions Court Probation Manual and the General Sessions Court Personnel Manual. Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university. ***No Substitution*** LICENSES REQUIRED Valid Driver License Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply. Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities + Bilingual preferably Spanish + MS Office Suite Experience We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations. Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to General Sessions Court at 615-862-5199. Metro offers a generous core benefit package to eligible employees who are regularly and consistently working 20 or more hours per week. Insurance and benefit coverage is effective the first of the month after the employee has worked 30 days. Employees can change their benefits within 60 days of an eligible change in status or during Annual Enrollment. Metro also offers optional benefits from which the employee may choose. Family members, including eligible spouses, domestic partners and children, are covered under most of our benefits programs. CORE BENEFITS Medical: Choice of two plans; Metro pays 75% of premium Dental: Choice of two plans; Metro pays for single coverage Basic Life: $50,000 basic term life coverage; Metro pays 100% of premium Pension: Formula-driven pension; 100% Metro funded; 10 year vesting for new employees Paid Family Leave: Runs concurrently with time designated as FMLA leave (up to 30 days) Longevity: Annual bonus beginning after 5 years of service; increases annually up to 20 years Work Life/ Employee Assistance Program: Wide variety of counseling, referral and consultation services provided free Other*: In-line-of-duty injury benefits, AD&D insurance, and Medical Disability eligibility after 10 years with Metro Paid leave: (Full-time employees) + Vacation: 10 vacation days a year; increasing after 5 years of service (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office) + Holidays: 12 holidays per year (For Non Civil Service departments, contact the department's human resources office) + Sick leave: 12 days of sick leave per year + Other leaves: Judicial leave, military leave, bereavement leave *See the Human Resources webpage for more details and optional benefits at nashville.gov/hr 01 Do you have a valid Driver License? + Yes + No 02 What is the highest level of education you have completed? + No Diploma + High School Diploma or equivalent + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree 03 If you have a degree, indicate your major field of study in the area below. 04 Indicate which Microsoft Office products you have experience using in a work environment. + Word + Excel + Access + Outlook + No Microsoft Office Products experience + Other office software 05 Are you bilingual? + Yes + No 06 If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication (Ex. Read and write Spanish; Speak Spanish, limited reading skill) Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email